Chicken scampi is an Italian-American dish that is made with chicken, shrimp, and a scampi sauce. The sauce is typically made with butter, olive oil, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, and herbs. Chicken scampi can be served over pasta, rice, or vegetables. It is a popular dish that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you are a beginner cook or an experienced chef, you are sure to find a chicken scampi recipe that you will enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN SCAMPI I
A wonderful, fresh, light way to serve chicken. Good over rice.
Provided by Jill B. Mittelstadt
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine chicken with ground pepper, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, oregano, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and wine in a shallow bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for several hours (overnight is best).
- Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade (save marinade) and place in a shallow pan. Broil 8 inches from heat, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink inside (about 15 minutes).
- In a small saucepan, bring marinade to a boil. Pour over chicken, toss and serve. Yummy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 324.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CHICKEN SCAMPI PASTA
Chicken takes the place of shrimp in this dish inspired by the Olive Garden classic -- making it even more weeknight friendly. Serve over angel hair pasta and you'll be in and out if the kitchen in less than 30 minutes. Molto bene!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Sprinkle the chicken with some salt. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the oil. Working in 2 batches, brown the chicken until golden but not cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic just begins to turn golden at the edges, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta until very al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta and 3/4 cup pasta water to the skillet along with the chicken, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Return the skillet to medium-low heat and gently stir the pasta until the butter is melted, adding the remaining 1/4 pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle with the grated cheese and parsley and toss before serving.
CHICKEN SCAMPI
Heavenly recipe with chicken and garlic. It is really delicious and I got the recipe from a friend I used to teach preschool with.
Provided by Melissa Ward
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put olive oil and butter in skillet on low heat.
- Add the green onions and minced garlic and saute.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Put chicken that has been cut into pieces in the skillet with the garlic onion and seasonings.
- Heat until chicken is no longer pink.
- I usually let the chicken sit with the other ingredients in the skillet for a few moments on low just to get the seasoning set in really well.
- I then put the tomatoes in to just heat through.
- I serve with the rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.8, Fat 62.3, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 174.1, Sodium 756.5, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 31.7
OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN SCAMPI YUMMY! - COPYCAT
This is just as good as the Olive Garden. On a difficluty scale from 1-5 this is a 3 to make. We just love it! Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do than I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Italy.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 3h52m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For white sauce: Heat 1 tablespoons butter in sauce pan, add 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 2 minutes on med. heat. heat stirring constantly. slowly add 3/4 cup hot milk (hot so it won't get lumpy). Set aside. (Make sure that the white sauce is hot when adding to the scampi sauce).
- For scampi sauce: Heat butter over low heat. add the garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and black pepper. cook for about 2 minutes on low heat. add the wine and chicken broth. stir until combined. (I usually cook mine for about 30-40 minutes). add 1/4 cup white sauce and cook till slightly thickened.
- Flatten tenders, coat w Wondra flour & brown In a large skillet, in a little olive till nearly done. add the peppers and onions, saute till chicken is done. add the sauce. saute until everything is warmed. add roasted garlic cloves. serve over pasta.
- ROASTED GARLIC: Separate head of garlic into individual cloves still in 'paper'. toss in olive oil and wrap tightly in aluminum foil or a small pint sized dish with a lid. bake in 350* oven for 30 minute when the garlic has cooled to the touch you should be able to squeeze it out of the 'paper' shell of the individual cloves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1133.8, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 166.7, Sodium 733.6, Carbohydrate 116.2, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 54.7
CHICKEN SCAMPI II
All the flavor and taste of shrimp scampi! Serve over rice or with spaghetti. Do not forget to serve with crusty rolls or bread to sop up the sauce! Enjoy!
Provided by CYNDEE1942
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium high until the butter melts. Add the parsley, basil, oregano and garlic and salt and mix together in the skillet. Stir in lemon juice.
- Then add the chicken and saute for about 3 minutes or until white. Lower the heat and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. More butter can be added if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 677.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
QUICK CHICKEN SCAMPI
Delicious skillet dinner made with linguine served with chicken mixture and vegetables - a dish that can be ready in 25 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook linguine as directed on package. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat until melted.
- Cook chicken in butter 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onions, garlic, roasted peppers and asparagus; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in broth and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; cook until butter is melted.
- Drain linguine. Serve chicken mixture over linguine. Sprinkle lemon peel over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN SCAMPI
This chicken scampi recipe is so delectable that I'm often asked to double it when family members visit over the holidays. I also suggest preparing it with shrimp for a quick convenient alternative that's also delicious. -Janet Lebar, Centennial, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil; cook the onion and garlic until tender. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook until a thermometer reaches 165°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the tomato, lemon juice and parsley; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with tomato mixture. Top with chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
OLIVE GARDEN SHRIMP SCAMPI COPYCAT RECIPE WITHOUT WINE
This Olive Garden shrimp scampi copycat recipe without wine has all the shrimp, pasta, garlic, and butter a person could want.
Provided by Steph Loaiza
Categories Main Course
Time 34m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium-high heat.
- Then, in a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 4 Tablespoons of butter. Lightly season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until pink; about 2 minutes per side (be careful not to overcook the shrimp! You will want to cook until the shrimp have barely turned pink on all sides and it happens fast!). Remove the shrimp to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the pasta into the pot of boiling water and cook for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain, saving 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set the pasta aside.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In the same skillet used to cooked the shrimp, add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute the garlic for about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth and vinegar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the chicken broth has reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and asparagus and let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the sauce along with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, then stir to combine.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, along with the diced tomatoes and cooked pasta. Using tongs, lightly toss the pasta, shrimp and veggies in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to make sure that everything is coated evenly with sauce. Add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763 kcal, Carbohydrate 93 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 214 mg, Sodium 1273 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS
All the flavor without the fuss, these chicken thighs come together in a flash. Serve with Mexican-style street corn and beans.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Chicken Thighs
Time 2h17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk cilantro, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add thighs and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook thighs for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 200.1 mg
Tips:
- Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Use a large skillet or sauté pan to ensure that the chicken and shrimp have enough room to cook evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the pan, or the ingredients will not cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken and shrimp over medium-high heat to quickly sear them and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes towards the end of cooking to prevent them from burning.
- Use a splash of white wine or lemon juice to deglaze the pan and add flavor to the sauce.
- Add the butter last to create a creamy, rich sauce.
- Serve chicken scampi immediately over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chicken scampi is a classic Italian-American dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and a flavorful garlic-butter sauce, chicken scampi is sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you serve it over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken scampi a try.
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